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Russia's LNG Exports to China Surge 143% in November, Displacing Australia Amid Sanctions
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Russia's LNG Exports to China Surge 143% in November, Displacing Australia Amid Sanctions

In November, Russia's LNG shipments to China soared by 142.6%, making it a top supplier. The surge, fueled by the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, saw Australia's market share decline, highlighting a major shift in global energy flows.

China Drafts Sweeping Law to Govern Its Antarctic Activities
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China Drafts Sweeping Law to Govern Its Antarctic Activities

China has drafted a comprehensive law to regulate all its activities in Antarctica, expanding oversight from science to tourism and fishing, aiming to bolster its role in global governance.

U.S.-Denmark Tensions Flare as Trump Appoints Special Envoy to 'Lead the Charge' for Greenland
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U.S.-Denmark Tensions Flare as Trump Appoints Special Envoy to 'Lead the Charge' for Greenland

President Trump appointed a special envoy for Greenland, citing national security needs and escalating diplomatic tensions with Denmark, which called the move 'completely unacceptable.'

It's Not a New Cold War—It's a U.S.-China Chess Game
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It's Not a New Cold War—It's a U.S.-China Chess Game

The latest Trump administration National Security Strategy reframes the U.S.-China relationship as an economic rivalry, not a new Cold War. Deep economic interdependence and domestic political constraints on both sides prevent a full-scale decoupling.

China Unplugs a Decade of EV Subsidies, Pivoting to the Next Tech Frontier
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China Unplugs a Decade of EV Subsidies, Pivoting to the Next Tech Frontier

China has dropped electric vehicles (EVs) from its list of strategic industries for the first time in a decade, signaling a major policy shift. What does this mean for the global market, and what lessons can the U.S. learn from China's industrial playbook?

US Halts All Offshore Wind Construction, Citing Classified DoD Report
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US Halts All Offshore Wind Construction, Citing Classified DoD Report

The U.S. Trump administration has paused all five offshore wind projects under construction, citing a classified DoD report. The move impacts nearly complete projects and escalates its conflict with the renewable energy sector.

Taiwan's Delayed F-16V Jets Finally Begin Ground Tests in US
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Taiwan's Delayed F-16V Jets Finally Begin Ground Tests in US

After repeated delays, Taiwan's newly ordered F-16V fighter jets have begun ground tests in the US. This marks a crucial step in bolstering Taiwan's air defense amid rising tensions with China.

Trump to Maduro: 'It'd Be Smart to Leave' as U.S. Seizes Oil Tankers, Sparking Standoff with Russia and China
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Trump to Maduro: 'It'd Be Smart to Leave' as U.S. Seizes Oil Tankers, Sparking Standoff with Russia and China

U.S. President Trump warns Venezuelan President Maduro that 'it would be smart to leave' power as the U.S. seizes oil tankers, sparking condemnation from Russia and China and raising geopolitical tensions.

Beyond the Dollar: Why Energy and Water Are the New Currencies of Power
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Beyond the Dollar: Why Energy and Water Are the New Currencies of Power

As the US dollar's dominance wanes and the world splits into US- and China-led blocs, a new analysis suggests that energy and water resources, crucial for the AI economy, will become the new arbiters of global power.

75% of Multinationals Maintain or Boost China Investment, Defying Decoupling Pressure: KPMG Report
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75% of Multinationals Maintain or Boost China Investment, Defying Decoupling Pressure: KPMG Report

A new KPMG report finds three in four multinational corporations in China maintained or increased investment in 2025, despite mounting political pressure from Washington to decouple.

Trump Vows 'Biggest, Most Powerful' Warship, Colliding with Navy's Budget Realities
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Trump Vows 'Biggest, Most Powerful' Warship, Colliding with Navy's Budget Realities

Donald Trump claims he will build the most powerful warship ever, but the promise clashes with the U.S. Navy's recent cancellation of a smaller ship due to cost overruns, raising questions about feasibility.

USS Greeneville Docks in Busan: US Nuclear Sub's 2025 Visit Reinforces South Korea Alliance
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USS Greeneville Docks in Busan: US Nuclear Sub's 2025 Visit Reinforces South Korea Alliance

The U.S. nuclear submarine USS Greeneville arrived in Busan, South Korea, on Dec. 23, 2025, for a logistical stop. This visit reinforces the U.S.-South Korea defense alliance and serves as a strategic signal of deterrence in the region.